New York, NY, April 10, 2005—The Whiteweld Foundation Concert Series presented Chuck Mangione with his 30-piece orchestra in concert at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center, located at Columbus Avenue and 65th Street. The concert was a fund-raiser with proceeds to benefit Project Kids Worldwide, a charity supported by Chuck Mangione. This show is the third concert in a series sponsored by The Whiteweld Foundation, a charitable foundation dedicated to promoting the health, education, and welfare of children throughout the world. The show is also being co-sponsored by Wells Fargo.

The mission of Project Kids Worldwide is to bring impoverished children with heart disease from underprivileged countries to the United States so they can undergo life-saving surgery. They design sustainable healthcare programs and policies and work in partnership with the medical communities and civil authorities in disadvantaged nations to improve the quality of healthcare practices for children.

Chuck Mangione and his wife are major supporters of Project Kids Worldwide. “We have learned how so many children are being saved from potentially terminal and critical heart disease thanks to Project Kids Worldwide,” said Mangione. “It’s wonderful working with The Whiteweld Foundation and I’m very impressed by their commitment to help children. Their mission perfectly aligns with Project Kids Worldwide and this concert should raise important funds to help very deserving children.”

“The Whiteweld Foundation is a unique organization because they’re not only raising money for charities but they’re doing it through music,” added Mangione. “Instead of the usual charity gala or golf tournament, they’re presenting artists at premier concert halls and donating proceeds to help worthy organizations. Not only will people have the rare opportunity to hear music performed in an orchestral setting but they can walk away knowing that they’ve done something important to help a wonderful cause. It’s a great formula for success.”

“The Whiteweld Foundation is delighted to work with Chuck Mangione not only because he’s such an incredible talent but also because of his personal involvement with Project Kids Worldwide,” said James J. Bovino, Chairman of The Whiteweld Foundation. “It’s a true honor to work with such a jazz legend and humanitarian and we hope this concert will raise awareness of the Foundation’s efforts to sponsor events that will support children’s charities.”

About The Whiteweld Foundation

The Whiteweld Foundation's mission is to promote the health, education, and welfare of children in our communities throughout the United States and abroad. Funds raised are distributed directly and through charitable organizations dedicated to protecting and nurturing children everywhere.